Cabochon Swarovski 1088 1.8 mm pour création de bijoux en cristal

1088 in 1.8 mm: precision accent lighting

This is the crystal for ultra-tight compositions, fine embroidery and accent rows where every millimeter counts.
Its pointed conical back cut, a signature of the 1088 range, guarantees optimum refraction despite its reduced size. The result: striking brilliance for a piece only 1.8 mm in diameter.

Which holder to choose for a pointed back?

Miniaturization calls for impeccable precision in mounting. The 1088 1.8 mm pointed back is incompatible with flat platters, and requires a claw setting specifically designed for this size. Always check the diameter indicated on the backing: a 2 mm crimp will not do.

Creative ideas and size combinations

This swarovski is the format of designers who take care of the invisible details, those that you don't notice at first glance but that make all the difference in the light.

• Traditional setting: mounted in a special claw setting, it slips onto the end of a bracelet or the edge of a necklace for an ultra-fine, luminous finish. Combined with 1088 3 mm and 1088 4 mm in a progression towards the center, it builds a gradient from the most discreet to the most assertive, a perspective effect that immediately gives your settings a professional look.
• Polymer clay inlay: pressed onto the surface of a piece, it is permanently embedded in the material with glue. Its small size makes it ideal for very dense compositions. Sown in staggered rows or arranged in a geometric pattern, it creates a sparkling texture impossible to achieve with a larger format. Also compatible with Ceralun paste.

What glue should I use to fix a small kitten?

At this size, the quantity of glue is as important as its type. Too much glue will spill over the facets and dull the brilliance, too little and the crystal will fall off at the first impact.
Use Hasulith or UV glue in a thin layer, applied with the tip of a toothpick or fine setting tool. Avoid conventional cyanoacrylate glues, which whiten in contact with humidity and risk clouding the crystal.